Last Saturday of the year, while driving through the leafy suburbs of North London on my weekend morning routine, I noticed a dead squirrel in the middle of the road. I slowed down to navigate round it and through my peripheral observed its head was smashed with blood dripping onto the asphalt; must have been […]
Can you feel it in the air?
It was late Friday and we were having dinner; the atmosphere was relaxed as we caught up on events of the year. We all shared our stories that echoed different elements and different contexts yet ended with a common tone. It was one of acceptance; yielding and navigating through the changes that came over the […]
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Love & Hate…
It was evening and I was walking into Monument underground tube station en route home. At the bottom of the stairs was a small crowd and some commotion. Two guys were having a disagreement or argument about something. I saw one man spit at the other and a right punch to the jaw followed in […]
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Beauty is only skin deep…
The other weekend, I was heading into Central London by tube when a young family joined the carriage. It was a mother with her two daughters; they seemed excited and eager to get to their destination. The girls appeared totally different from each other. The older sister seemed a bit like a tom boy in […]
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Destiny…
I got on the train the other other day after a busy work session, I was relatively exhausted and yearning for peace and quiet en route home. The first carriage I entered was full of kids and it was a bit noisy; not exactly what I was looking for. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m […]
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Chinese Whispers…
Reading the papers can be very entertaining. Generic references, stereotypes and punchlines are used to tell stories that make me wonder what actually really happened. More so, every institution tends to have a different take or perspective on the matter. I recall few years ago, while on the drive to generate publicity for my first […]
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Frank Underwood…
Frank has taught me to be open, to think outside the box and to be creative. I admire his focus, his resilience and his passion. With a clear vision and a desire for better, he came from humble beginnings and proceeded to play the cards he was dealt to later become the most powerful person […]
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Rest…
I just got back from a great holiday with my girlfriend; we spent a long weekend on a beach resort in the Mediterranean. The view from the patio window; blue rolling waters stretched out into the distance with the clear sky in the background and birds soaring gracefully across was beautiful. It wasn’t peak season […]
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Is Love cursed by Monogamy?
A friend of mine recently broke up with his girlfriend or rather she broke up with him. He shared this with me on a clear Monday morning and I noticed a different look in his eyes; they were sober and worried as he told me what happened. As a background, they’d met over Tinder and […]
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The Only Difference is Perspective…
A friend of mine once recounted a bird documentary that she had watched on Animal Planet. She passionately drew correlation between these winged vertebrates and human beings as she admired their behaviour and interactions as presented on screen. We discussed this for quiet some time concluding that birds were the prime example of quality relationships, […]
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The Rainbow of Life…
Older male friends tell me about their experiences from living with the same woman for two to three decades; some joke for me never to do it, others say it has many benefits. Older female friends speak of sacrifices they’ve made for their families which makes them feel fulfilled; others moan about the lack of […]
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Cashflow…
One of my accounts recently got upgraded. I initially thought of this as a good thing and imagined improved service along with better perks. Unfortunately not so; it took about a month to get this transition sorted when ideally it would have been about a week. Due to incorrect information, delayed messages in the post […]
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Purpose…
I’ve recently started paying down a mortgage. It’s been 4 months now and I find it quite interesting due to the relative change in my lifestyle and expenses. I’m happy I made the move or long term investment and glad to have a place of my own. Furnishing has been exciting though; from furniture to […]
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Eventually…
I’m part of a Fintech firm with a headcount of 40 people globally. Six are based in London and we’ve got a pretty decent working relationship. We are all different in terms of personality, quirks and desires; it is very interesting when they interact. One of my colleagues comes to mind right now and it’s […]
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The Hustle…
My career to date has been very interesting. I’m currently based in the London trading zone and sometimes I work early hours to cover the Asia session. As such, I rise early for a taxi pickup into work. The other morning, in the back seat of a black Mercedes with soft music on, I gazed […]
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In Love with a Stripper…
Last time I was in New York City, I went to a few strip clubs. They were always entertaining, hype with action and buzzing with sensual energy. Amid the different shades of debauchery, hot steamy rooms and financial transactions, I had very interesting conversations with some girls. One told me of her upbringing, background and […]
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Trading…
Indeed, these are financial times. Trading with a demo account over the past few months have been exciting, educative and an eye opener in more ways than one for me. From placing a trade and watching the market go in unpredicted directions to managing positions to making and losing money have stirred up a range […]
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Echoes…
I’m not very comfortable with the idea of carrying someone else’s baby; especially when it’s a new born. I tend to avoid such situations as much as possible and decline the invitation should it come up. I know for some this might sound weird but that’s just the way it is with me! They are […]
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Who’s Settling?
When it comes to issues of the heart, I notice we are generally very open and expressive about our limited understanding of human relationships. From our eyes, some couples don’t look like they belong together; call it the beauty and beast syndrome or the hot guy and ugly girl connection. Usually, there appears to be […]
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We Are the World…
There’s friction between mother and daughter; she feels her little one disrupted her youthful exuberance, stole her dreams and messed up her beautiful body. There’s resentment between husband and wife; both feel misunderstood, under appreciated and their hearts taken for granted. There’s envy between brothers; their competitiveness sometimes gets the best of them and they […]
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Such is Life…
I recently turned 33. On one level, it was a normal day as I went to work and didn’t take time off to exclusively celebrate. On another level, it was a special day due to the love I received from friends and family from all over the world. There were a lot of phone calls, […]
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Happy Friday…
There was an issue yesterday on the Northern line that caused early morning delays. This created an overly crowded underground with people of different temperaments eagerly trying to get on a carriage. There was a bit of pushing, cursing and friction in this process as it was hot and cramped. Some people were vocal about […]
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Life goes on…
I recently came back from a tour of South East Asia. My route was London to Singapore to Kuala Lumpur to Manila for 10 days to see family and friends. Had a great night out with an old buddy and his friends, hung out with my only sister and her husband and then with my […]
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Sensing, Feeling and Listening…
It’s quite normal to have all seasons occur in one day in London. So it might start off cold and breezy, then become bright and sunny only to end wet and rainy and if lucky, we might actually get some hailstorm in the mix! Of course, this creates a somewhat interesting situation especially when it […]
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There’s really no difference…
I was in the City the other night hanging with some old friends, catching up on life and simply enjoying yourselves. As usual, we touched on a wide range of topics and conversations flowed effortlessly into the late hours. There were stories of bosses from the corporate world misbehaving while out socialising with no regard […]
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Grunts and Whispers…
It’s that time again; the sun’s out in London and space in the gym is tight; everybody’s trying to look their best in this season which is totally understandable. The other day, I happened to be two treadmills away from a rather large man. Shortly after getting on my machine, I started to hear grunts, […]
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This World of Ours…
Sometimes, I can’t help but overhear conversations; I’m sure I’m not the only one who can relate to this. You don’t exactly set out to eavesdrop on others but in a public or shared place and with some high decibel voices, one can’t help but hear things! So recently I was on a train out […]
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Two sides of the same Coin…
On the tube the other morning, I noticed a mother with a few bags on her surrounded by 3 kids. It seemed they were just back from shopping and trying to settle down in the carriage to quickly have a bite. She opened snack packs for the older boys and put her daughter on her […]
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It’s never what it seems…
The other evening, my girlfriend went out to get stuff from the grocery store few blocks away. En route back home, an older man approached her asking if she would kiss him and was willing to give money to get some. Now beyond the anger to the dehumanising or objectifying proposal was pure shock and […]
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Zebra Crossings…
En route home the other day, I was reminded of road etiquette. I find that over in London, generally speaking, zebra crossings actually give right of way to pedestrians. So motor vehicles usually allow foot shoulders to cross the road when at the zebra stripes. Now I’ve been in other cities or countries where […]
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Family…
I’m at that age where my peers are getting married and having kids. Everyone’s at a different place in this beautiful process and I try to encourage and support them as best as I can. I’m reminded of a particular female friend of mine who recently became a mother. Her baby is 3months old and […]
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Trying again…
So I was taking a shower in the gym yesterday when it dawned on me that I’ve been working out here for about a year now. I remember my first time and the not so pleasant experience I had with one of the gym personnel at the front desk. I felt it was unprofessional, to […]
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Care…
The other night, I rushed to meet my girlfriend in the Accident and Emergency ward of a hospital in North London as she had been suffering from stomach pains all day. We spent about three hours patiently waiting with others. The room was full of discontentment, agony and despair; it was a humbling experience I […]
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Randomness…
I’ve been driving for about two years now and I have to say it’s been a great experience. I have a deep need for speed so as you can imagine, I love switching lanes to get ahead on the journey. The simple interaction with other cars or drivers is most exciting. I notice some drivers […]
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Living…
I’ve been with my girlfriend for about four years now. It’s been a great time I have to admit. We’ve shared different life events, memorable moments and experiences together. Some have been full of pure joy and ecstasy while others have been full of pain and tears. Looking back, I realise we are not necessarily […]
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Words from Heaven…
So my girlfriend is currently undertaking her teaching qualification. This involves some time at the university for the theoretical and the rest of the time at actual schools for the practical. As you can imagine, the whole process includes acceptance, adjustment and resistance based on exposure to new things. As usual, she tends to share her […]
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It’s a Balancing Act…
Over the last 9months or so, I’ve stepped up my gym routine and have felt incredible returns on the physical, psychological and emotional level. Last week I stepped into Nike on Oxford Circus to get a new pair of running shoes and it was a most interesting experience. Now the store is amazing; the architecture, […]
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It’s Tricky…
Friends of mine threw a birthday party for their daughter. She was turning 5; she’s an amazing girl, free to life with lots of energy. On the day of celebration, she was dressed in a beautiful white dress with sparkling black shoes and looked really stunning; a young beautiful Princess indeed. I knew her mom […]
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Enjoy…
Sometimes, cooking is the farthest thing on my mind and the other evening was one as I just wasn’t feeling the kitchen. I had a strong craving for Subway as I heard her calling my name loud and clear. I answered and on getting to the store, I was greeted by a very welcoming, open […]
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Touching…
I remember running into an acquaintance the other evening. She appeared down and uneasy about something; when I prodded she confessed she had just gotten off the phone with her family in Italy and her mom was in the hospital with some complications. This was Wednesday night and she was due for a surgery on […]
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Forgive and Forget…
I heard a story the other day that revealed a lesson to me. There was a family christmas party and my friend had decided not to bring presents for certain members of the family. This come from painful memories of the past, unmet expectations and sour feelings of the present state of events. His brother […]
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Another Thought Captured…
I remember last New Year’s Eve, I was en route to a joint in the City of London to meet up with some friends. My transit was through Moorgate where I had worked when I first moved to the City. I’ve moved on for about a year now so this night was like a walk […]
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One Simple Truth…
Reflecting on the Christmas season and all, I realise how my receipt of gifts has reduced over the years, by both quality and quantity. I remember the days when I received some amazing presents and enjoyed much attention during this period. These days, it seems to be in reverse because there’s more giving than receiving on […]
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Happy…
I got on a bus the other evening. I was in my head reflecting, calculating and analysing something about the day, I can’t remember what exactly it was. About 5 minutes later, the doors swung open and the ramp was extended; out from the bus came a cute little kid in a wheelchair assisted by […]
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What’s going on?
So the other day, I was en route home by tube and the lady next to me was reading a magazine. I caught a quick glance at a page which headlined that depression in London was at an all-time high. This got me thinking about the wonderful and great city I’ve been a part of […]
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Life and Death…
Yesterday, I went to my first funeral. A friend of mine had been struggling with lung cancer for a while and finally gave up the fight; he was 27. He had been married for 2 years; his wife, friends and family are still working through the loss. The mood on the day was sad, gloomy […]
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Living Together…
I’m like D.O.E, Baby girl, I don’t got a huge ol’ house, I rent a room in a house. Throughout my adult life, I’ve always lived in a shared residential capacity. I’m still en route to buying my first house so expect an announcement shortly! Till then, I am where I am and share in […]
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Vulnerability…
I was out for dinner with a friend the other night and she was really upset from an earlier argument with one of her friends. Apparently this disagreement was intense and it brought up old resentment and irritations. Both are rather stubborn and strong willed ladies and this was like the straw that broke the […]
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Reinventions…
I can’t remember when exactly I started to realize my mom wasn’t the cutest girl but it must have been in my early teens. This was when I fell in love with curves; provocative girls from all over the world in sensual poses on glossy paper really tickled my fancy. And of course, the amazing […]
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